INTRO: Body Systems

Question 1

What is anatomy?

Answer 1

The study of body structure

Question 2

What is the study of body structure?

Answer 2

Relationship between structures of the body

Question 3

What is gross anatomy?

Answer 3

Structures that can be examined without a microscope

Question 4

What is histology?

Answer 4

Microscopic anatomy
Structure of tissues and their organization into organs

Question 5

What are the levels of body organization?

Answer 5

Chemical or Molecular Level
Cellular Level
Tissue Level
Organ Level
Organ System Level

Question 6

What are the three functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 6

Supports and protects tissues
Stores minerals
Site of blood formation

Question 7

Which body parts are included in the axial skeleton?

Answer 7

Skull
Vertebral Column
Ribs
Sternum

Question 8

Which body parts are included in the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 8

Pectoral Girdle
Pelvic Girdle
Limbs

Question 9

What are the functions of the muscular system?

Answer 9

Generates locomotion
Provides support
Produces heat

Question 10

Which body parts are included in the muscular system?

Answer 10

Appendicular muscles
Axial muscles

Question 11

What are the functions of the integumentary system?

Answer 11

Protects against environmental hazards
Helps control body temperature

Question 12

Which body parts are included in the integumentary system?

Answer 12

Hair
Epidermis & associated glands
Nails

Question 13

What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 13

Transports cells and dissolved materials
Regulates body temperature

Question 14

Which body parts are included in the cardiovascular system?

Answer 14

Heart
Blood vessels

Question 15

What are the functions of the lymphatic system?

Answer 15

Defends against infection and disease
Returns tissue fluid to blood stream

Question 16

Which body parts are included in the lymphatic system?

Answer 16

Lymph nodes
Thymus
Spleen (stores immune cells)
Lymphatic vessels (small and fragile)

Question 17

What are the functions of the nervous system?

Answer 17

Immediate response to stimuli
Integrates activities of organ system

Question 18

Which body parts are included in the peripheral nervous system?

Answer 18

Nerves

Question 19

Which body parts are included in the central nervous system?

Answer 19

Brain
Spinal cord

Question 20

What are the functions of the endocrine system?

Answer 20

Long term regulation of other organ systems

Question 21

What other system does the endocrine system work with?

Answer 21

Nervous system

Question 22

Which body parts are included in the endocrine system?

Answer 22

Pituitary gland
Thyroid and parathyroid glands
Thymus gland
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Gonads (ovaries and testes)

Question 23

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

Answer 23

Exchanges gas between air and circulating blood

Question 24

Which body parts are included in the respiratory system?

Answer 24

Nasal cavity and sinuses
Airways
Larynx
Lungs
Diaphragm

Question 25

What are the functions of the digestive system?

Answer 25

Processes and absorbs nutrients

Question 26

Which body parts are included in the digestive glands?

Answer 26

Salivary glands Liver and gallbladder Pancreas

Question 27

Which body parts are included in the digestive tube?

Answer 27

Oral cavity Esophagus Stomach Small and large intestine Rectum

Question 28

What are the functions of the urinary system?

Answer 28

Filters blood Eliminates excess water, salts and waste products

Question 29

Which body parts are included in the urinary system?

Answer 29

Urinary bladder Urethra Kidney Ureter

Question 30

What are the functions of the reproductive system?

Answer 30

Produces gametes and sex hormones